A1 Coaching

Zone 2: everyone’s talking about it, but how much do you really need? In this episode of Rider Support, we dive into the great training debate — slow rides vs. speed work — and unpack what the science says about intensity balance, performance gains, and long-term fitness. With insights from Stephen Seiler’s 80/20 model and real-world advice from pro coaches, we explore how to train smarter whether you’ve got 6 or 16 hours a week. Is it better to grind intervals or build a diesel engine with easy miles? The answer might just change your training plan foreverTo calculate your zones or tyre pressure you can use our free calculator here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.roadmancycling.com/members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our S&C Plan - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.roadmancycling.com/strengthandconditioning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The podcast wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsors:If you would like to join Anthony & Sarah and race the L'Etape by Tour de France event in Las Vegas go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lasvegas.letapebyto